01560_revised_Oct_2014_default_spec.pdf

SECTION 01560

DOBBINS ARB ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS (Oct 2014)

PART 1 GENERAL

This Section describes the requirements placed upon the Contractor necessary for the prevention of environmental pollution or damage on Dobbins Air Reserve Base (DARB), and to enable

DARB to meet environmental compliance, reporting and tracking requirements set forth in local, State, and Federal laws, rules, and guidance documents due to work performed by the Contractor during the execution of this project.

1.1 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

The Contractor and his subcontractors shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental permitting, tracking, pollution control and protection, as well as the specific requirements stated elsewhere in the contract specifications.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Submittal requirement details for each project are listed in an accompanying AF Form 66 identified for this specification section 01560, as well as in each respective subsection. The following submittals are always required:

1.2.1 Facility Info 3.2.2.1

1.2.2 Weight Receipts 3.2.2.2

1.2.3 Hazardous Material information 3.3.2

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The Contractor is responsible for obtaining and holding current all applicable environmental permits and certifications necessary to accomplish all work. Requirements for specific permits and certifications are included in subsequent subsections when applicable.

1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL FINES AND PENALTIES

The Contractor agrees to indemnify the Government, its officers, agents, and employees against liability and costs associated with the intentional or negligent noncompliance of environmental laws, regulations, or requirements by the Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors to the extent such noncompliance arises out of the manufacture or delivery of supplies, services or construction by or for the account of the Government. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for any fines and monetary penalties assessed by State or

Government agencies against Dobbins Air Reserve Base due to intentional or negligent noncompliance with environmental laws, regulations, or requirements by the Contractor. The

Contractor shall be responsible for making corrections necessary to comply with any environmental laws, regulations or requirements.

1.5 REGULATORY INSPECTIONS

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer when contacted by a Federal, state or local environmental regulatory inspector(s). The Contractor cannot represent the

Government during an inspection. The Contracting Officer, or designated government representative, will be responsible for meeting and escorting the inspector(s) at the job site.

1.6 DEFINITIONS

1.6.1 Hazardous Material (Hazmat): Any substance defined by OSHA as a hazardous substance requiring a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), including, but not limited to any chemicals, curing agents, joint sealers, ready-mix concrete, grout, paints, adhesives, sealing compounds, strippers, glues, petroleum products, natural or synthetic gases, pesticides, all aerosols, and all materials containing hazardous substances.

1.6.2 Solid Waste: Any material, liquid, gaseous or solid, that is deemed as waste by the generator because it is no longer needed, is excess, has exceeded its shelf life, is spill residue, has been abandoned, or is no longer usable for its intended purpose. Solid waste includes, but is not limited to: used or spilled chemicals; contaminated clothing and personal protective equipment

(e.g. mask filters, gloves, coveralls); contaminated wipes, rags and other equipment; empty containers; garbage; packaging; construction and demolition debris; refuse; recyclable materials;

and all other discarded materials that are generated during construction, residential, and commercial activities.

1.6.3 Hazardous Waste: Any solid waste that meets the Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR) Part 261 criteria for characterization as hazardous waste (reference 40 CFR 261). Solid waste which is expected to exhibit any hazardous waste characteristics, or is a listed hazardous waste, based upon the information provided on the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) by the contractor per Section 3.2 of this specification for the original materials, is hazardous waste.

Flashpoint, corrosivity, and constituents on the MSDS are used by the government to determine potential for solid wastes to be hazardous wastes.

1.6.4 Universal Waste: Any hazardous waste that are subject to the universal waste requirements found in Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 273 to include used batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, and lamps.

1.6.5 Empty containers of hazmat must meet the 40 CFR regulatory definition of “empty” to be considered empty (reference 40 CFR 261.7(b) and allowed to be disposed of in a rolloff as non-hazardous solid waste).

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 Prohibition against Open Burning. The Contractor is prohibited from open burning on

Dobbins Air Reserve Base.

3.1.2 Historical and Archeological Findings. If the Contractor believes he or she has discovered any item or area of historical or archaeological interest not specified in the contract during the completing of work, the Contractor shall leave the area undisturbed and immediately report the finding to the Contracting Officer.

3.1.3 Diversion of Construction and Demolition debris from Landfill. At least 50% of all construction and demolition debris (C&D) shall be recycled either onsite (within the project) or at an appropriate off base recycling facility. Recyclable C&D debris is prohibited from being landfilled. Recyclable C&D includes, but is not limited to: asphalt, concrete, scrap metal, metal piping, metal fixtures, lumber, ceiling tiles, gypsum, carpeting, fluorescent lamps, batteries, cardboard, paper, and fiberboard. Requirements are detailed in Sections 3.2 and 3.10 of this specification.

3.1.4 Protection Against Sediment Runoff. Any project that disturbs the soil will require protection of the surrounding land against sediment runoff. Requirements are detailed in Section

3.4 of this specification. Any excavated soils must be disposed of at an off base state permitted landfill. Disposal or reuse on base is prohibited, unless otherwise provided in writing by the

Contracting Officer.

3.1.5 Unanticipated Materials of Concern

3.1.5.1 Asbestos Containing Material (ACM): If the Contractor discovers ACM not specified in the contract during the execution of work, the Contractor shall stop work on the site immediately and notify the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not be permitted to install or use any ACM on Dobbins ARB.

3.1.5.2 Lead-Based Paint (LBP): If the Contractor discovers LBP not specified in the contract during the execution of work, the Contractor shall stop work on the site immediately and notify the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not be permitted to install or use lead-based paint for any work on Dobbins ARB.

3.1.5.3 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): If the Contractor discovers a PCB containing item not specified in the contract during the execution of work, the Contractor shall stop work on the site immediately and notify the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use nor install any equipment containing PCBs on Dobbins ARB.

3.2 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Contractor is authorized to generate or dispose of solid waste under the scope of this contract in accordance with the requirements of this section. Solid waste, in this section, refers to any non-hazardous waste, any municipal waste, any construction and demolition debris, and any recyclable materials generated by the Contractor while performing the work under this contract. Excess clean soil free of solid waste, and routine personal waste (food and drink containers that are carried off-base at the end of the work day), are excluded from this definition.

3.2.1 References

3.2.1.1 Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division, Chapter 391-3-4, Solid Waste Management

3.2.2 Submittals

3.2.2.1 Landfill and Recycling Facility Information. The Contractor shall submit a document which lists the name(s), address(es), phone number(s) and point(s) of contact for each landfill or recycling facility intended to be used for the disposal and/or recycling of solid wastes generated by the Contractor during the course of this contract. This document must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to beginning any work resulting in the generation of any solid waste or recyclables.

3.2.2.2 Weight Receipts for solid waste disposed and materials recycled. These are legible documents provided to the Contractor by the recycling and/or disposal facility which indicate:

the date of service (drop off); the type of the waste dropped off, and the weight of the waste (in pounds or tons). Weight Receipts shall be submitted for approval within 5 days of the service date.

3.2.3 The Contractor shall only use state-permitted solid waste landfills and recycling facilities for all solid waste generated on Dobbins ARB.

3.2.4 Construction And Demolition Debris

3.2.4.1 All recyclable construction and demolition debris (C&D) shall be recycled either onsite or at a C&D recycling facility. Recyclable C&D debris is prohibited from being landfilled. Recyclable C&D includes, but is not limited to: asphalt, concrete, scrap metal, metal piping, metal fixtures, lumber, ceiling tiles, gypsum, carpeting, cardboard, paper and fiberboard.

3.2.4.2 Non-recyclable C&D shall be disposed of at a state permitted landfill that is permitted for, and is currently accepting, C&D waste.

3.2.4.3 The Contractor shall segregate recyclable C&D from non-recyclable C&D, in accordance with the recycling facility requirements. Small quantities of some scrap metals may be recycled at the base Recycling Center, Building 560, upon Contractor request and approval from the Contracting Officer.

3.2.4.4 The Contractor shall collect all cardboard, fiberboard and standard wooden pallets generated by any Contractor shipping and packaging activities (e.g. receipt of furniture, receipt of shipments of hazmats, etc.) in order to recycle them.

3.2.4.5 Any materials approved by the Contracting Officer to be recycled at the base Recycling

Center which are taken to this facility do not require weight receipts to be submitted (ref.

submittal 3.2.2.2).

3.2.5 Collection And Storage Of Recyclable C&D and Solid Wastes

3.2.5.1 The Contractor shall provide all appropriate containers, bags, liners, trays, rolloffs and other equipment required for the proper collection of solid wastes and recyclable C&D. The

Contractor shall not use any base dumpsters or other base trash receptacles for collecting or storing solid waste.

3.2.5.2 All solid wastes shall be reclaimed, recycled or disposed of prior to completion of work under this project.

3.2.5.3 The Contractor shall not generate any waste as a result of cleaning Contractor tools, vehicles, containers or other equipment on base. Cleaning of Contractor tools, vehicles, containers or other equipment on base is prohibited.

3.2.6 Excavated Soils. Any excavated soils must be disposed of at an off base state permitted landfill.

3.3 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (Hazmat) MANAGEMENT

The Contractor is authorized to use hazardous materials under the scope of this contract in accordance with this section. Hazardous Material (Hazmat) is any hazardous substance required by the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to have a manufacturer’s Material

Safety Data Sheet (this does not include OSHA “articles” such as tape, fabric, batteries, mesh, mechanical fasteners, etc.) .

3.3.1 References

3.3.1.1 Pollution Prevention Act [42 US Code 13101, et seq.]

3.3.1.2 Air Force Pollution Prevention Strategy, 24 Jul 95

3.3.1.3 HQ USAF/ILEV Memorandum, “Pollution Prevention to Achieve Compliance”, 20

Aug 1997

3.3.1.4 Executive Order 13101, Greening the Government through Waste Prevention, Recycling and Federal Acquisition, 14 Sep 1998

3.3.1.5 Executive Order 13148 Greening of the Government Through Leadership in

Environmental Management, 21 Apr 2000

3.3.1.6 Air Force Instruction 32-7086, Hazardous Materials Management, 1 Nov 2005

3.3.1.7 Base Instruction 94I32-7086, February 2014

3.3.2 Submittals

3.3.2.1 Contractor's Hazmat Storage Location Sketch

3.3.2.2 Material Information Sheet (MIS)

3.3.2.3 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)/ Material Data Sheets (MDSs)

3.3.2.4 Substantiating Documentation for Use of Prohibited Hazmat

3.3.2.5 Product Data Sheets (PDSs)

3.3.3 EPCRA Compliance. Reference FAR 52.223-5: The Contractor needs to provide all information needed by Dobbins ARB to comply with EPCRA. Contractor shall provide the following submittals for government approval:

3.3.3.1 Contractor’s Hazmat Storage Location Sketch (ref. submittal 3.3.2.1), a document which identifies exactly where Hazmats are intended to be stored on base when not in use;

3.3.3.2 Material Information Sheet (MIS) (ref. submittal 3.3.2.2), document completed and submitted by the Contractor which lists individual specific Hazmat, intended to be used by the

Contractor under the scope of the project, detailing data needed, including: container type, container size, estimated quantity to be used, and application method. No Hazmat material reviews will be completed by the government without this document and accompanying

MSDSs/MDSs.

3.3.3.3 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)/ Material Data Sheets (MDSs) (ref. submittal

3.3.2.3), a manufacturer’s material document which describes the physical and chemical characteristics of a hazmat, to be submitted by the Contractor for each and every different

Hazmat listed on the MIS, submitted concurrently with the MIS. MSDSs/MDSs shall be obtained directly from the manufacturer and shall be current.

3.3.3.4 Substantiating documentation (ref. submittal 3.3.2.4) includes documents which justify the use of prohibited Hazmats and/or prohibited chemicals constituents. Substantiating documentation shall be submitted concurrently with the MIS and MSDSs when a prohibited

Hazmat or chemical constituent is requested for use by the Contractor on Dobbins ARB.

Documents must identify which specific engineering criteria or specification will NOT be met unless the prohibited Hazmat or chemical constituent is used, and shall contain the statement that alternate commercially available products are not available which will meet the specific engineering criteria or specification. Prohibited Hazmats or chemical constituents will not be authorized for use on Dobbins without substantiating documentation. Prohibited hazmats and chemical constituents prohibited from use on Dobbins include, but are not limited to: EPA-17 listed chemicals (i.e. methyl ethyl ketone, xylene, toluene, methylene chloride, et al); Class I

Ozone Depleting Substances (i.e. Freon 12, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, et al) ; heavy metals (i.e. lead, barium, silver, nickel, chromium, cadmium, et al); carcinogenic constituents; cyanide and cyanide compounds, phosphate compounds, SARA Title III Extremely Hazardous Substances, and SARA Title III 313 Hazardous Substances.

3.3.3.4.1 No prohibited Hazmat or chemical constituent will be approved for use in excess of

3000 pounds cumulatively over the entire contract period.

3.3.3.4.2 No prohibited Hazmat or chemical constituent will be approved for use that will generate hazardous waste by nature of its use, unless the Contractor is authorized to generate hazardous waste in accordance with paragraph 3.7 of this section 01560.

3.3.3.4.3 No Class I Ozone Depleting Substance will be authorized for purchase or reimbursement under any circumstances. All Class I Ozone Depleting Substances identified as necessary by engineering to meet an engineering criteria or specification must be obtained through the Defense Reserve with SAF authorization and approval.

3.3.3.5 Product Data Sheet (PDS) (ref. submittal 3.3.2.5), a document provided by the manufacturer of a hazmat that provides detailed usage information about the hazmat including usage conditions and proper application methods. The Contractor shall submit a PDS for each

Hazmat listed on the MIS concurrently with the MIS.

3.3.4 Limited overnight storage of any single Hazmat on base (less than 5,000 pounds) will be authorized in accordance with any storage conditions provided by the Government during hazmat approval review.

3.3.5 Use of approved and authorized Hazmats are restricted to the methods of application and quantities identified on the corresponding MIS; if quantities needed exceed the estimates provided on the MIS, the Contractor must identify the additional quantity needed to the project inspector as soon as the need is identified. Additional quantities are authorized as long as no cumulative quantity limitations (reference 3.3.3.4.1 and 3.3.4 above) are exceeded.

3.3.6 The Contractor will implement the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent spills and other releases to the environment, and to meet NFPA, OSHA, and RCRA requirements, including but not limited to: providing covered storage of Hazmats, providing appropriate storage for flammable materials, providing impervious underlayment (e.g. tarps) where Hazmats are being used on grassed areas, keeping lids of containers closed at all times, etc.:

3.3.6.1 The Contractor shall store all Hazmat only in the designated Hazmat storage area approved by the Contracting Officer, per submittal 3.3.2.1.

3.3.6.2 The Contractor shall provide secondary containment for all Hazmat being stored on base. Secondary containment shall be chemically inert to the Hazmat being stored and impervious to absorption of the Hazmat (spilled, dripped or leaked). The secondary containment volume shall not be less than 10% of the total quantity being stored or the equal quantity of the largest container being stored, whichever is greater in volume. Separate secondary containment shall be provided for incompatible Hazmats, such as acids and bases, flammables and corrosives, flammables and oxidizers, etc.

3.3.6.3 The preservation of the landscape shall be an imperative consideration in the selection of all sites. No activity shall be conducted or storage permitted within the dripline of any tree without being depicted on the drawings and being approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.3.6.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for the cleanup and disposal of all spilled

Hazmats, including any spilled, leaking or dripping hydraulic fluid and other fluids from equipment and vehicles.

3.3.6.4.1 Spills have no size limit; any amount spilled shall be cleaned up by the

Contractor. The Contractor shall provide all materials use to contain and absorb any spill, and shall provide appropriate and proper containers into which the spill debris shall be placed. Spill absorbents used shall be picked up immediately and placed in the disposal container.

3.3.6.4.2 Disposal of spilled wastes generated from spill cleanup shall be the Contractor’s responsibility and shall meet all federal, state and other regulations regarding storage, shipment and disposal.

3.3.6.5 The Contractor shall use NFPA and OSHA required or specified flammable material and corrosive material storage lockers for the storage of all Hazmats.

3.3.6.6 The Contractor shall segregate incompatible materials at all times in his or her field office, storage, staging and work areas.

3.3.6.7 The Contractor shall use protective measures, such as drop cloths and tarpaulins, when using Hazmats, in order to keep the work and storage areas free from drips and spills and to protect unimproved surfaces from environmental contamination.

3.3.6.8 The Contractor shall keep all containers closed at all times when not in use. At any time when a hazmat is finished being used for the day, the hazmat container shall be returned to the designated storage area.

3.3.6.9 The Contractor shall not store Hazmat outdoors where it may be exposed to sun, rain, wind or other elements and precipitation. The Contractor shall follow all manufacturers’ recommendations for storage of Hazmat, according to the PDS.

3.3.6.10 The Contractor shall ensure that Hazmats are never poured out onto grass or soil, and are never drained to or dispose of on the ground, in a water way or via the storm sewer system.

Mixtures of water and/or Hazmats shall never be dumped onto the ground.

3.3.6.11 The Contractor shall ensure that all employees are given proper training in the use and storage of the Hazmats onsite, and in the use of any personal protective equipment necessary for the proper use of Hazmat on Dobbins ARB.

3.3.7 The Contractor shall not generate any waste as a result of cleaning any Contractor tools, vehicles, containers or other equipment on base; cleaning of Contractor equipment on base is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall plan for this in determining which Hazmats to use for specific tasks.

3.4 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

Based on the scope of work, this project does not require coverage under a National Pollutant

Discharge Elimination Standard (NPDES) permit for construction activity nor preparation of a base Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. If the extent of land disturbance increases based on what is currently anticipated, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

3.5 PETROLEUM OIL AND LUBRICANT (POL) USE AND MANAGEMENT

The Contractor is prohibited from filling vehicles or equipment on Dobbins with fuel using a tank or jerry can, and from adding oil, hydraulic fluid or lubricants to vehicles or equipment on

Dobbins. The Contractor is prohibited from storing gasoline, diesel, oil or hydraulic fluid on

Dobbins ARB. If the project requires the storage and use of POL, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

3.6 LANDSCAPE PROTECTION

The Contractor is prohibited from performing exterior work that can harm or threaten trees, shrubs, grass, and landscaping on Dobbins. The Contractor is prohibited from driving on any surface other than paved or graveled roads on Dobbins ARB. If the project requires exterior work, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

3.7 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Contractor is prohibited from generating or disposing of any Hazardous Waste under the scope of this contract. If the Contractor generates hazardous waste not authorized under the scope of this contract, the Contracting Officer shall be notified immediately. The Contractor is responsible for management and disposal of such waste in accordance with federal, state, local, and base requirements.

3.8 PESTICIDES

The Contractor is prohibited from applying herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, or pesticides under the scope of this project, including commercially available aerosol cans.

3.9 RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL (RAM)

The Contractor is prohibited from disturbing any radioactive materials or using equipment or tools containing radioactive sources. This includes, but is not limited to: ionizing radiation emitters, non-ionizing radiation emitters, and lasers. Permission and instruction for use of such equipment must be obtained prior to beginning work from the Radiation Officer located in the

Bioenvironmental Engineering office, Building 550.

3.10 UNIVERSAL WASTE

The Contractor is prohibited from disturbing, removing, replacing or disposal of any universal wastes, including: fluorescent or High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps (i.e. mercury vapor lamps); batteries; mercury thermostats; mercury switches; or anything containing mercury.

Ballasts associated with these lamps are to be managed as recyclable materials and are prohibited from disposal. If the Contractor believes they have discovered mercury-containing materials

(e.g. thermostats, switches, etc.) not specified in the contract during the execution of work, the

Contractor shall stop work on the site immediately and notify the Contracting Officer.